Beirut - A Russian military delegation is expected soon in Lebanon to inspect three military airports before Moscow sends ten MIG-29s jet fighters in military assistance, a Lebanese army source said Tuesday.

According to the source the three airports to be inspected are located in Beirut and in eastern Lebanon.

The source declined to provide further details on the Russian visit, but said the delegation would inspect "Lebanese army logistic brigades and units as well as a number of institutions and military academies."

According to media reports the delegation was to arrive Tuesday night and would stay until November 26.

Earlier this year, Moscow announced it would supply Lebanon with 10 MIG-29 fighter jets.

The jets would be provided under a Moscow-Beirut agreement on military technical assistance to enhance Lebanon's air force capabilities.

Lebanon's air force has currently five fixed-wing fighters in service, four of which are British-made Hawker Hunters which were produced in the 1950s and 1960s.(dpa)